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24/7 Wall St. Insights With more than 2.5 million people on payroll, the Department of Defense is the largest employer in the United States. The bulk of DOD employees are active-duty service members,...
24/7 Wall St. Insights With more than 2.5 million people on payroll, the Department of Defense is the largest employer in the United States. The bulk of DOD employees are active-duty service members,...
24/7 Wall St. Insights With more than 2.5 million people on payroll, the Department of Defense is the largest employer in the United States. The bulk of DOD employees are active-duty service members,...
The United States moved quickly to aid Ukraine after the Russian invasion began in February 2022. Since the conflict’s outbreak, Congress has passed five spending bills that include support for...
According to an analysis by Goldman Sachs, investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) could reach $200 billion globally by 2025. In the long run, AI investment could be as much as 2.5-4% of GDP in...
Innovation was the cornerstone of American military hegemony in the 20th century. Yet the rise of artificial intelligence presents new threats and opportunities in the 21st century. The greatest...
Military spending is paramount to power and success – why the U.S. military is considered one of the most powerful in the world. Compared to other nations, the spending that the United States does...
Military members across all branches received a 5.2% basic pay raise in 2024. This is the highest increase of the past two decades. The increase  follows a 4.6% raise in 2023. Other allowances also...
In the first two months of the 2024 fiscal year, the U.S. government has already spent $87 billion on defense, more than any other budget category after Social Security. While a large portion of...